Tindo Solar is Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer. Their new state-of-the-art factory is a significant boost to local manufacturing.
Designed for Australian conditions and trusted for lifetime performance. The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will replace their remote area power systems at five Ranger Bases with Tindo’s high-performance panels.
PERC Monocrystalline Solar Panels
PERC technology helps boost the efficiency of solar panels, while monocrystalline technology is known for its high reliability. Combining both technologies makes for a robust discussion capable of converting more sunlight into electricity. The higher efficiency also results in a more cost-effective board that requires less space.
Tindo Solar is an Australian-based solar panel manufacturer that uses a local manufacturing plant in Mawson Lakes, South Australia. Their products undergo rigorous inspections and in-house testing to ensure they are top-of-the-line. It includes the EL Tester, which identifies cracks or defects in the panel’s surface. Tindo’s dedication to quality has earned them the #1 spot in the Consumer Advocates Choice independent testing report.
While PERC technology isn’t a must-have for every solar system, it has become a popular feature amongst solar installers. It can help reduce the amount of electricity lost due to reflection and back-side recombination, while it can also increase a panel’s power output by up to 5%.
Currently, Tindo offers two PERC monocrystalline solar panels: the Karra 360W and the Karra 365W. Both use 66 silicon cells, providing an impressive 19.5% and 19.8% power conversion efficiency. It is above the industry average and an excellent reason to consider using a PERC monocrystalline solar panel for energy needs.
What’s more, the textured cell surface of a mono PERC solar panel provides a larger area for sunlight to be absorbed and generate electricity. In addition, the phosphorus coating on the front of the cells decreases light reflection and increases efficiency.
The crystalline silicon in the panels is also highly durable and withstands harsh environmental conditions. These factors contribute to a high panel lifespan backed by a 25-year performance warranty.
As an authorised Tindo Solar reseller, Proven Energy is proud to sell the company’s solar panels and batteries. We can provide you with a higher product warranty than that offered by Tindo, which means you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your system is protected for years. Additionally, we can arrange factory tours at the Tindo Solar Mawson Lakes plant in Adelaide so you can see how these quality solar panels are made.
EVA Encapsulation
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) is an elastomeric polymer offering superior solar cell encapsulant performance. Its favourable physical properties include mechanical strength, transparency, low-temperature durability, stress crack resistance and heat tolerance. EVA also has excellent UV protection and chemical inertness.
However, acetic acid formation from the EVA copolymer harms silicon cells and speeds up their degradation, reducing cell efficiency. Tindo Solar uses a more advanced encapsulant for its premium solar panels, POE or PolyOlefin – a cross-linked polymer that offers better long-term performance than EVA.
Like all other parts in the PV modules, the encapsulant must be robust enough to protect the cells and interconnecting wires for the module’s lifetime. The encapsulant is also essential to prevent moisture ingress. The encapsulant must be optically transparent, impervious to water and durable enough to withstand the effects of environmental influences such as temperature, humidity, UV radiation and mechanical stress.
The team at Tindo Solar have established key partnerships along the value chain to import high-quality components from reputable suppliers worldwide. It includes Q-cells solar cells, Dupont back sheets, Dow Corning edge seals, Bridgestone EVAsky encapsulant and Saint Gobain glass.
All of these components are assembled into the PV modules at the Tindo Solar plant under robot control, ensuring consistent quality. The final product is designed and manufactured specifically for Australia’s harsh climatic conditions and can be trusted to provide a reliable source of electricity for decades.